Poorly planned diets of any kind are not good for children. Inform yourself so the children get enough protein, fruits and vegetables, essential fatty acids, whole foods, and minimize junk food.
Dorothy Edna May Francis has written: 'Diets for sick children' -- subject(s): Nutrition, Diets in disease, Children
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tend to gain excessive weight.
Diets can be better planned with the help of food groups and the food pyramid. It's important to know what is what and how it can help with achieving certain goals. The pyramid also helps with knowing what portions to consider in daily consumption.
Younger children especially need more protein than adults because their bodies are still growing.
Yes. I know numerous vegan women that have had healthy vegan pregnancies. The American Dietetic Association's position paper on veganism states that, ". . . appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. Well-planned vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the life-cycle including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence and for athletes." For more information about vegan pregnancy, click on the links below -
Older children and adults can adjust their intake of lactose depending on how much and what they can tolerate.
These diets that are designed for diabetics are actually not suggested for children. This is due to the fact that many children do not have the nutritional needs met if kept on this diet.
A diet high in protein, complex carbs, and Omega-3s will be beneficial to a child with ADHD. For more information, visit WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-diets
Daphne Joy Whitaker Dixon has written: 'Diets for sick children'
Children 2 years and under need adequate iron in their diets to promote mental and physical development. Children under 2 who are not breastfed should eat iron-fortified formulas and cereals.
Sometimes - each case is different. Many children with autism spectrum disorders tend to have digestive problems. Your pediatrician can check your children and advise you on the best dietary direction.